Philadelphia celebrates the holidays with tree lighting outside City Hall
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's tree is glowing bright for the holidays outside City Hall.
Rick Williams, Cecily Tynan and Alicia Vitarelli kicked off the official lighting of the Visit Philadelphia Holiday Tree, powered by NRG, on Thursday night.
The evening included performances from superstar Ashanti, Grammy-winner Lalah Hathaway and Miss America Cassie Donegan.
The 60-foot concolor fir is draped with more than 6,000 multicolored lights, 100 meteor lights twinkling down the tree and the "North Star" atop the tree. It's a guiding light representing peace, hope, joy and prosperity for the city.
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City Hall becomes a destination of festive fun for the holiday season!
When the holiday season hits, the areas around City Hall and Love Park get transformed into a hub of endless options to do, eat, drink, and shop.
Christmas Village and the Made in Philadelphia Market offer artisans with gift ideas, plus food and beverages to keep you fueled. There's fun for kids of all ages with the carousel, Ferris Wheel, and train right next to the city's very own holiday tree.
The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin are back, and for the first time, Shops at The Wanamaker Light Show will include vendors in an indoor market to make your outing complete.
For more information:
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Open through January 1, 2026
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Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102
Philadelphia's Christmas Village
Open through December 24th, 2025
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JFK Plaza, 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102
The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Open through February 22, 2026
Rothman Orthopaedics Rink and Cabin | Facebook | Instagram
Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19102
The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village
Hear the Organ live from December 11 to December 24, 2025
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The Wannamaker Building, 100 East Penn Square, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107
The Comcast Holiday Light Spectacular
Free event runs from November 27, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Shows at the top of every hour from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103
"DreamWorks Shrek's Festive Flight" at The Universal Sphere
Runs from November 27, 2025 to January 2,2026 daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Comcast Technology Center, 1800 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa.19103
